Fence Erectors Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $38,470 -18% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $47,600
Employed locally 40
National median $46,940

Compare Fence Erectors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Longview, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Fence Erectors
in
Longview, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $34,130
    50th (median)
    $38,470
    75th
    $39,210
    90th
    $47,600

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 59% Median Fence Erectors salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fence Erectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Omaha, NE-IA $78,790
    Nebraska $78,780
    Alaska $63,040
    Anchorage, AK $63,040
    Illinois $62,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,240

    Nearby metros — Fence Erectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,790

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $43,540
    Electricians $47,660
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $48,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Longview, TX is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.88 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Longview, TX is 18% below the national median of $46,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fence Erectors in Longview?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,130.